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  As recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) The Legend, this is an up-tempo latin and swing chart.
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As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on “This Time by Basie,”
this arrangement by Billy Byers of Cole Porter’s melody is pure Basie. Opening
with a short Basie-ish figure, the band then swings at a bright tempo into a
terrific version of this great melody. Byers really understood what the Basie Band was, and this chart is no
exception. There is a solo for tenor saxophone. Moderate ranges for all. 5-4-4-4
$55.00
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This fantastic chart swings like all the greatest Basie classics. As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on “Broadway Hollywood… Basie’s Way,” Chico O’Farrill’s arrangement of Baubles, Bangles & Beads is a guaranteed hit with your players and audience. An iconic melody supports killer solos for Tenor Saxophone and Piano. Flute, Clarinet, and Bass Clarinet doubles give this chart a unique and wonderful character. 5-4-4-4
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a medium tempo Swing chart featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano.
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This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD I Told You So (out-of-print).
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As Recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Pop Goes the Basie." Call Me Irresponsible has that smooth, medium swing to get your listeners swaying back and forth. This chart is easy enough for most bands to play, but truly shines when performed with a Trombone soloist with charisma. 5-4-4-4
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Much like Neil Hefti's "Li'l Darlin'," this Billy Byers original exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest.
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Much like Neil Hefti's "Li'l Darlin'," this Billy Byers original exemplifies quiet, warm ensemble writing at its finest.
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In usual Basie fashion, this chart swings its tail off with incredible ensemble passages, and provides for plenty of solo space for both tenor saxophonists to dual it out.
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As recorded on the brilliant CD Afrique, by the Count Basie Orchestra, this lovely piece features piano and/or tenor sax (or whomever) in a medium-slow, lilting 12/8 feel.
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As recorded on the brilliant CD "The Legend " by the Count Basie Orchestra, this medium swing piece features solos for trumpet, trombone, piano and bass.
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This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD "I Told You So.
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Benny Carter created a wealth of marvelous, swinging big band music," and this piece is no exception to that.
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It's hard to believe, but this quintessential big band arrangement is finally in print!!! As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album Hits of the 50's & 60's - This Time By Basie, Quincy Jones' arrangement of "I Can't Stop Loving You" will bring your audiences to their feet.
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Quincy Jones wrote some incredible arrangements on very popular tunes for the Count Basie Orchestra.
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As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Basie Picks the Winners." I'll Get By starts soft, then shouts to get your audience's attention. A subtle line of piano solos lets your pianist carry that Basie harmony throughout this short, but wonderful, chart. 5-4-4-4
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As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album "Frankly Basie; Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra," this arrangement by Billy Byers is a fantastic medium-slow swing tune.
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As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album "Frankly Basie; Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra," this arrangement by Billy Byers is a fantastic medium-slow swing tune.
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is an up- tempo swing chart featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet and piano.
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The Kansas City Suite, composed by Benny Carter, was recorded by the Count.
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a slow Swing," not unlike "Li'l Darlin' " in effect.
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As recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "The Legend," Benny Carter has created a marvelous, quiet, smoky sounding tune .
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium slow Swing with more than a tinge of Gospel flavor.
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium Shuffle which features solos for piano, tenor saxophone and trombone.
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There have been a lot of published charts on this tune, but this is the original version as played by and recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra.
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As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their album "This Time By Basie," Quincy Jones has arranged another laid-back, swinging masterpiece.
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This is the original Billy Byers arrangement made famous by the Basie Band as recorded on the “Pop Goes the Basie” album!
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium-up Swing chart that everyone will love to play.
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This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD "I Told You So.
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The Count Basie Orchestra did-does the “barn burner” charts better
than almost any other big band. This Billy
Byers original starts out hot and never cools down. The tenor saxophone is
the chosen soloist, and the full ensemble writing just keeps on keepin’ on. Talk about lifting your audience
out of their chairs; WOW! This one will do it. 5-4-4-4 $55.00
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a fast Swinger that will be a lot of fun for your band.
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As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album "Frankly Basie; Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra," this is a classic arrangement by Billy Byers.
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As recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the album "Frankly Basie; Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra," this is a classic arrangement by Billy Byers.
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As Recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Pop Goes the Basie." Call Me Irresponsible features plentiful snippets of solos for Tenor 1, Trumpet 4, Trombone 1, and Piano. Growling plunger solos form a dialogue between Trumpet and Trombone throughout, while a melodious Tenor Sax line carries the tune. 5-4-4-4
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter", this is a beautiful ballad, written to feature trombone throughout.
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This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD "I Told You So.
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Sierra Music is pleased to announce the addition of another great Benny Carter composition recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on their incredible album The Legend! "The Swizzle" is an uptempo, fast-swing tune that starts with a bang and swings hard all the way to the end.
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As recorded on “Count Basie Picks the Winners,” this wonderful Billy Byers chart takes this lovely
standard into a whole new world. There is a bit of flute to be played by your 1st
Tenor, there is a trumpet and piano solo, and there is the exquisite writing of
Byers, creating great shout choruses and subtle voicing for the Basie Band. You will love this one.
Very moderate ranges for all.
5-4-4-4 $55.00
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As Recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on "Frankly Basie - Count Basie Plays the Hits of Frank Sinatra." A slow swing by bucket muted brass carries this song smoothly along. Long, open solos for Trumpet 4 and Piano will give your talented players space to show their creativity. 5-4-4-4
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This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD "I Told You So.
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Great charts often require editing to maintain their freshness and relevance. We put this classic chart into Finale, reduced it to 8 brass, and are now providing a full score. This wonderful piece is on the Count Basie Orchestra CD "I Told You So."
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Count Basie recorded this on the wonderful CD "I Told You So.
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This chart was recorded by the Count Basie Orchestra on the CD "I Told You So.
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Anyone familiar with Benny Carter's music knows what to expect .
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium-up Shuffle feel, with solos for tenor saxophone and piano.
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If you want a chart that swings, this is it! This incredible arrangement by Quincy Jones of "Walk, Don't Run" was recorded by the great Count Basie Orchestra on their album Hits of the 50's & 60's - This Time By Basie.
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One of the great Basie recording was "The Legend", of which all the pieces were Benny Carter originals.
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As originally recorded by Count Basie on the Roulette LP (Vogue CD) "Kansas City Suite - the Music of Benny Carter," this is a medium tempoed Swing chart featuring solos for tenor saxophone, trumpet, trombone and piano.
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Once again Billy Byers has created the quintessential, original chart for the Count Basie Orchestra. This one is
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“Basie Land.” The easy swing feel/tempo makes this
piece very accessible for most bands. There is a bit of flute in two saxophone
parts. There are solos for tenor and trumpet and piano. Of course there is the
required, masterful “shout chorus” that leads to a quiet, cool ending. Moderate
ranges for all makes this a very accessible chart for most bands. 5-4-4-4
$55.00
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